German was a 20-year veteran of the sheriff's office and had been on paid administrative leave since April 2015. He retired, effective Friday, according to a one sentence letter obtained by The Advocate.

According to court records, German is accused of committing the offenses on Oct. 1, 2014. A Newark Police report with that offense date had listed gross sexual imposition, unlawful restraint and sexual battery as potential offenses.

The report was taken by Newark police on April 22 and forwarded to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, a part of the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

Municipal Court records show the Attorney General's office is handling prosecution of the case.

Court documents related to the charges German faces did not provide specific details about the offenses he reportedly committed. A more extensive version of the Newark Police report with additional witness statements does indicate there were allegations of sexual misconduct, but those allegations were disputed by several witnesses interviewed during the preliminary investigation.

German has misdemeanor convictions for operating a vehicle while under the influence and criminal damaging in 1990.

German is scheduled to appear for an arraignment Sept. 28. The charges against German carry a maximum penalty of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.